A 10-minute walk from South Shield’s sandy beach, Elmswood Guest House offers 3-star accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The Roman Fort of Arberia is a 5-minute walk from the building. Rooms at Elmswood are individually designed and have a homely feel. Each offers a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Currently we do not have breakfast included in the room rate or alternatively there is a range of restaurants just metres from the building. Two large parks can be reached in 5 minutes on foot, and South Marine Park even has a yachting lake. There is an amusement park just 10 minutes’ walk from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for South Shields
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely little guest house, my daughter and I stayed for a couple of nights. She was really excited when we walked in the room, lots of attention to detail and nicely designed, she loved it. The room was very clean with a nice comfy bed....
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved everything. The property was lovely . The room was fantastically clean comfortable and cosy. The price was absolutely excellent value for everything you would want from a weekend away
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous stay, great location, comfy bed and friendly host :)

Property surroundings

Facilities of Elmswood Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Elmswood Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Visa Solo Cash Elmswood Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note check-in time during the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) is until 18.00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the hotel in advance.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Elmswood Guest House

  • The prices at Elmswood Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Elmswood Guest House is 450 yards from the centre of South Shields. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Elmswood Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Elmswood Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Elmswood Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Elmswood Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Family